Topless Bucket Hat

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to a hybrid hat having a shape of a visor and a bucket hat. The hat can feature a strap or headband to secure to a wearer&#39;s head, and a brim extending therefrom to protect a wearer&#39;s face, neck, and ears from sunlight. The hat offers circumferential sun protection of a bucket hat, while allowing for the wearer&#39;s hair to extend freely above the headband by having an open aired top portion, similar to a visor. The hat can include an adjustable strap/cord and brim to selectively fit the hat to form a closed circular loop to circumscribe the head of the wearer. The hat can be adjusted by a drawstring which is concealed in a decorative sleeve disposed around the headband. The drawstring can be cinched to adjust the diameter of the headband to fit the size of head of a wearer.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S.Provisional Application No. 63/175,090, which was filed on Apr. 15, 2021and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of bucket hats.More specifically, the present invention relates to a topless, or opentop, bucket hat that provides the advantages of a visor of open-airedtop portion of the head of a wearer and a brim for protecting fromsunlight. More specifically, the hat includes a strap to circumscribethe head like a headband, and a brim extending radially from the strapto protect the wearer from sunlight. The hat affords users the shadebenefits of a bucket hat while also enabling the benefits of an open topvisor cap. The hat is proposed to be unisex, wherein one size fits most,and can be adjusted by a drawstring. The hat can be available in avariety of colors and patterns. Accordingly, the present disclosuremakes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciatedthat aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable toother like applications, devices and methods of manufacture.

BACKGROUND

By way of background, different styles and types of hats are used toprovide protection against the sun. In addition, some individuals wearhats to accessorize their attire and for fashion statements. Generally,ball caps, bucket hats and other similar hats are used to provideprotection from harsh sunlight and to ensure the wearer remainscomfortable while going out in the summer heat. Typical ball capscomprise a small brim portion that prevents the sunlight from one sideof the cap, however, other sides of the cap fail to protect the wearerfrom sun. Also, the ball cap is covered from the top, disturbs thehairstyle of the wearer, and prohibits venting from the top of the head.There is no way to wear a ball cap without damaging or disturbing thehairstyle of the wearer.

Further, bucket hats are often used by individuals to provide enhancedsun protection. Bucket hats comprise a brim throughout the perimeter ofthe hat to provide sun protection from all directions and angles.However, heretofore known bucket hats cover the head area (i.e. top ofthe head) and disturb the hairstyle of the wearer. Individuals desire ahat that allows their hair to flow freely, similar to a visor, ratherthan being covered inside the hat.

Furthermore, the standard bucket hats available in the market are fixedin dimensions and individuals are required to buy a bucket hat that fitsto their head circumference. Sometimes, a bucket hat of desired size maynot be available, thereby leaving the customers unhappy.

Therefore, there exists a long felt need in the art for a hat thatallows the hair of the wearer to flow freely while wearing the hat.There is also a long felt need in the art for a hat that providesenhanced protection against the sun. Additionally, there is a long feltneed in the art for an improved hat that allows the users to adjust thesize of the hat to fit to different head sizes. Moreover, there is along felt need in the art for a modified hat that does not cover thehead and therefore prevents the hairstyle of the wearer from beingdisturbed. Further, there is a long felt need in the art for a hat thatprevents the wearer from getting worried about their hairstyle whilewearing hats. Furthermore, there is a long felt need in the art for ahat that ensures a single hat can fit a plurality of wearers havingdifferent head sizes. Finally, there is a long felt need in the art foran improved hat that offers all-encompassing (i.e. circumferential) sunprotection while allowing the wearer's hair to fly free.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodimentthereof, comprises an adjustable crownless (i.e. open-topped) bucket hatthat provides an all-encompassing circumferential protection against thesun while allowing the wearer's hair to fly freely. The adjustablecrownless bucket hat comprises a circular headband section having aninterior surface and an exterior surface, wherein the exterior surfaceincludes a decorative band and a drawstring concealed in the decorativeband. The drawstring is used for clinching or cinching the circumferenceof the circular headband. The drawstring can be accessible from adrawstring opening disposed on the decorative band. The headbandincludes a top edge, a bottom edge and a brim extending radially andcircumferentially from the bottom edge in an outward direction forproviding a bucket hat look. Further, the circular headband provides acontinuous opening to provide an open aired top portion similar to avisor.

In this manner, the novel adjustable crownless bucket hat of the presentinvention accomplishes all of the forgoing objectives and provides ahybrid hat that includes the advantages of both a visor and a buckethat. The bucket hat allows the hair of a wearer to flow freely whilewearing the hat by providing a top or open-aired portion. The hat fitsto different head sizes using a drawstring or a flexible cord, andoffers all-encompassing circumferential sun protection under the brimwhile allowing for the wearer's hair to fly free.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basicunderstanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summaryis not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identifykey/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its solepurpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as aprelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodimentthereof, comprises an adjustable crownless bucket hat. The adjustablecrownless bucket hat includes a circular headband section having aninterior surface and an exterior surface. The exterior surface includesa decorative band. A drawstring can be concealed in the decorative band,wherein the drawstring is used for clinching/cinching the size orcircumference of the circular headband. The drawstring is accessiblefrom a drawstring opening disposed on the decorative band. The headbandincludes a top edge, a bottom edge and a brim extending radially andcircumferentially from the bottom edge in an outward direction forproviding a bucket hat look. Further, the circular headband provides acontinuous opening to provide an open-aired top portion similar to avisor.

In yet another embodiment of the present invention, a topless bucket hatis disclosed. The topless bucket hat can include a hook and look straphaving an exterior surface and an interior surface, a hook fastenerdisposed on the exterior surface at one end of the strap and a loopfastener on the interior surface at an opposing end. The hook fastenerand the loop fastener are detachably-attached to form a closed circularopening for adjustably circumscribing the head of a wearer, and a brimextending radially from a lower edge of the strap in a continuous anduniform manner. The exterior surface can include a decorative band and alogo for aesthetic purposes.

In yet another embodiment, the present invention provides a visor-typebucket headwear that is fully adjustable and provides a means foradjustably securing around a wearer's head. The headwear includes anintegrated flexible drawstring, which can extend around the entirecircumference of a closed circular strap in a concealed manner within adecorative band and can be used to adjust the circumference size of theheadwear. Therefore, the closed circular strap is fully adjustable andcan be modified to a variety of sizes, as needed. The integratedflexible drawstring can be accessed from drawstring openings disposed onthe decorative band. A brim extending from the strap in a radial mannerprovides the bucket hat look to the headwear.

In yet another embodiment of the present invention, a unisex andadjustable visor-type bucket hat is disclosed. The bucket hat includes astrap having an exterior surface and an interior surface, a decorativeband sewn on the exterior surface, one of a hook and loop fastener atopposite ends of the strap or a drawstring concealed in the decorativeband for snugly fitting the strap around the head of a wearer and a brimextending radially and outwardly from a bottom edge of the strap forproviding shade benefits of a bucket hat. The bucket hat includes theopen top area enabling users to have an open-aired top portion, similarto a visor. The drawstring is used for clinching or cinching thecircumferential length of the strap to adjustably fit same to the headof a small size and can be accessed through an opening disposed in thedecorative band.

In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the hat is unisex,one size fits most, and capable of being adjusted by a drawstring. Thebrim width can be in the range of from about 2.75″ to about 3.0″, andthe width of the headband or strap can be in the range of from about2.75″ to about 3.0″. The length of the strap can be in the range of fromabout 8.25″ to about 9.25″ and the drawstring can clinch/cinch theclosed circular band formed by the strap to a diameter in the range offrom about 5.0″ to about 9.0″.

In yet another embodiment, a logo or other indicia and the drawstringopenings can be disposed at opposing ends or sides on the strap and thelogo can be positioned on the front of the wearer when the hat is donnedby a wearer.

In yet another embodiment, the adjustment in length of the strap doesnot cause distortion in the brim of the head. The drawstring adjusts thelength such that the hat snugly fits around the head of the wearer whilemaintaining the desired shape of the brim for providing shade to thewearer's face, neck, and ears therebelow.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certainillustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein inconnection with the following description and the annexed drawings.These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various waysin which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and areintended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Otheradvantages and novel features will become apparent from the followingdetailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The description refers to provided drawings in which similar referencecharacters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and inwhich:

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of anadjustable topless bucket hat of the present invention in accordancewith the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view showing another potentialembodiment of the topless bucket hat of the present invention inaccordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view showing a user wearing onepotential embodiment of the adjustable topless bucket hat of the presentinvention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 4 illustrates a flow diagram showing exemplary steps of donning onepotential embodiment of the hybrid hat of the present invention inaccordance with the disclosed architecture; and

FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view showing yet another potentialembodiment of the hybrid hat of the present invention having both thehook and loop fastener and the drawstring in accordance with thedisclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, whereinlike reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout.In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerousspecific details are set forth in order to provide a thoroughunderstanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovationcan be practiced without these specific details. In other instances,well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form inorder to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments arediscussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are describedonly to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are notintended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limitthe scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment neednot have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in otherembodiments, any of the features described herein from differentembodiments may be combined.

As noted above, there exists a long felt need in the art for a hat thatallows the hair of wearer to flow freely while wearing the hat. There isalso a long felt need in the art for a hat that provides enhancedprotection against the sun. Additionally, there is a long felt need inthe art for an improved hat that allows the users to adjust the size ofthe hat to fit to different head sizes. Moreover, there is a long feltneed in the art for a modified hat that does not cover the head, andtherefore prevents the hairstyle of the wearer from being disturbed.Further, there is a long felt need in the art for a hat that preventsthe wearer from getting worried about his or her hairstyle while wearinghats. Furthermore, there is a long felt need in the art for a hat thatensures a single hat can fit to a plurality of wearers having differenthead sizes. Finally, there is a long felt need in the art for animproved hat that offers all-encompassing (i.e. circumferential) sunprotection while allowing for the wearer's hair to fly free.

The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, discloses a noveltopless bucket. The topless bucket hat includes a hook and look fastenerstrap having an exterior surface and an interior surface. The hookfastener disposed on the exterior surface at one end of the strap andthe loop fastener on the interior surface at an opposing end. The hookfastener and the loop fastener are detachably-attached to form a closedcircular adjustable opening for circumscribing the head of a wearer. Thebucket hat further includes a brim extending radially from a lower edgeof the strap in a continuous and uniform manner. The exterior surfaceincludes a decorative band and a logo for aesthetic purposes.

Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspectiveview of one potential embodiment of an adjustable topless bucket hat 100of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.The topless bucket hat 100 of the present invention is designed as acombination of an adjustable visor and a conventional bucket hat. Thetopless bucket hat 100 does not have a bucket top or crown of aconventional bucket hat and therefore, allows a wearer's hair to flyfree and does not cause sweating on the head. More specifically, thebucket hat 100 includes a circular headband section 102 having an upperedge 104 and a lower edge 106. The hat 100 having the circular headbandsection 102 can be worn on the head such that the upper edge 104 ispositioned above the lower edge 106 when the hat 100 is worn by awearer. A brim 108 radially extends down from the lower edge 106 of thecircular section 102 in a substantially uniform and continuous manner toprovide a conventional bucket hat appearance and to protect the wearerfrom sunlight. The top section 102 includes an exterior surface 110 andan interior surface 112 wherein the interior surface 112 touches theskin and/or hair of the wearer when the topless bucket hat 100 is wornby the wearer and the exterior surface 110 is visually exposed to otherusers. A decorative band or sleeve 113 can be sewn ordetachably-attached to the exterior surface 110 of the circular section102 for providing aesthetic appeal and a colorful design to the hat 100.In the present embodiment, a drawstring or a flexible cord 114 can beconcealed into the decorative band or sleeve 113 and the drawstring 114can be used for adjusting the size of the top section 102 to snugly fitaround the head of the wearer. The drawstring 114 allows the hat 100 tofit heads of varying sizes in an inconspicuous and unobtrusive manner.In a relaxed and non-stretched position of the drawstring 114, thedrawstring 114 can be completely concealed in the decorative band orsleeve 113 and can be stretched rearwardly to fit to a wearer's head. Inthis regard, when donned by a wearer, typically, the drawstring 114extends out from drawstring openings 116, 120 preferably positioned atthe back of the head of the wearer. The drawstring 114 rests comfortablyagainst the head of the wearer and helps the hat 100 fit snugly onwearers having various head sizes. The elastic and stretchable materialof the top section 102 also helps the hat 100 to snugly fit to heads oflarger sizes. A snap loop or cord lock 122 is used for securing thelength of the cord 114 in the decorative band 113 by pulling the cord114 through the snap loop 122.

It should be appreciated that the hat 100 of the present invention doesnot have a crown, similar to a visor, and provides a continuous openingon the top of the head of the wearer to offer the all-encompassing sunprotection of a conventional bucket hat due to presence of the brim 108,while allowing for the wearer's hair to fly free. The exterior surface110 of the headband section 102 can optionally have a logo or otherindicia 118 for display. Preferably, the logo 118 is positioned oppositeto the opening 116, thereby allowing the logo 118 to be visually presentin the front when the hat 100 is donned by the wearer.

The drawstring 114 can be made from a flexible material such as strandsof cotton, polyester, nylon or the like. In some embodiments, thedrawstring 114 can be made from an elasticized material, such asmultiple thin elastic bands combined within flexible cotton piping. Thedrawstring 114 includes sufficient length to surround the entirecircumference of the decorative band or sleeve 113.

The topless bucket hat 100 is unisex and can come in various colors anddesigns. The width or extension of the brim 108 up to brim edge 1080 canbe about 2.75″ and the width of the headband 102 can be about 2.75″. Thebrim 108 provides an adequate shield from the sunlight while theheadband section 102 can cover the side of the head of the wearer. Thedecorative band or sleeve 113 can be about 0.75″ in width and concealsthe drawstring 114 therein. The diameter of the circular headbandsection 102 can be about 9.0″ in a first relaxed orientation, and thedrawstring 114 can be clinched/cinched to decrease the diameter to 5.0″or even smaller to fit various head sizes in a second orientation (i.e.adults and youths).

The topless bucket hat 100 can be made from a breathable andweatherproof material that is machine-washable. Preferably, the hat 100can be made from one or more of a cotton, a leather, a denim, woven andnon-woven polymeric materials and others.

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view showing another embodiment of thetopless bucket hat of the present invention in accordance with thedisclosed architecture. In the present embodiment, the topless buckethat 200 includes a stretchable hook and loop fastener strap 202 having afirst end 204 and a second end 206. The hook and loop fastener strap 202includes a top edge 208 and a lower edge 210 and a brim 212 radiallyextending down from the lower edge 210 of the strap 202 in asubstantially uniform and continuous manner. The strap 202 and the brim212 can be a one-piece unit with the common first end 204 and the commonsecond end 206. The strap 202 includes a decorative band 216 and theinterior surface 218 can be adhered to the skin or hair of a wearer ofthe hat 200. A hook fastener 220 can be disposed on the exterior surface214 at the first end 204. A loop fastener 222 can be disposed on theinterior surface 218 at the second end 206. The hook fastener 220 andthe loop fastener 222 are detachably attached to each other withouttwisting the strap 202. The strap 202 forms a generally closed looparound the head and the brim 212 protects and shields the usertherebelow from sunlight while the top of the head of the user remainsopen similar to an open air top portion of a visor. Other selectivelydetachable fasteners, such as snaps, Velcro™, temporary adhesive, or anyother type of detachable fastener, can also be used in the presentembodiment. The strap 202 can contain a sweatband for providing comfortto the wearer.

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view showing a user wearing theadjustable topless bucket hat 100 in accordance with the disclosedarchitecture. The hat 100 when worn by a user 300 provides adequateshielding to the wearer 300 from sunlight by the brim 108. The brim 108remains uniform and can maintain its shape to provide an appearance of aconventional bucket hat. The decorative panel or band 113 can be of anycolor, and to snugly fit the strap 102 around the sides, front, and backof the head 302 of the wearer 300, the drawstring 114 can be pulled asdescribed in FIG. 1. It is to be appreciated that the top of the head304 and the hair 306 of the user 300 are not covered by the strap 102and remain open allowing the wearer's hair 306 to extend freelythereabove similar to a visor. The open area provides ventilation andprevents excessive sweating on the head of the wearer 300, therebyproviding desired comfort to the wearer 300. The drawstring 114 enablesthe wearer 300 to snugly fit the hat 100 around the wearer's head.

FIG. 4 illustrates a flow diagram showing exemplary steps of donning thehybrid hat of the present invention in accordance with the disclosedarchitecture. Initially, the hybrid hat is worn over the head by holdingthe brim of the hat such that the strap circumferentially covers thesides, front, and back of the head while leaving the top of the headopen aired. The brim laterally and radially extends around the sides,front, and back of the head (Block 402). Alternatively, the strap can beworn like a headband and the hook and loop fastener are separablyattached to each other at the back of the head. Then, for a snug fit andbased on the requirements and head size of the wearer, the drawstringcan be pulled towards the back of the head to clinch/cinch the selectedsize (i.e. circumference) of the strap (Block 404). Finally, theposition of the strap can be adjusted by the user for the brim toprovide adequate protection from the sunlight (Block 406).

FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view showing a third embodiment of thehybrid hat of the present invention having both the hook and loopfastener and the drawstring in accordance with the disclosedarchitecture. In the present embodiment, the hybrid hat 300 comprises ahook fastener 506 and a loop fastener 508 that are used for attachingthe strap 502 and the brim 510 around the head of the wearer. Further,the drawstring or cord 512, concealed in the decorative band 514, can beused for a snug fit of the hat as per the size of the head of thewearer. The present embodiment includes the other features (such ashaving Logo 504) of other embodiments of the present invention describedsupra.

Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claimsto refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the artwill appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature orcomponent by different names. This document does not intend todistinguish between components or features that differ in name but notstructure or function. As used herein “hybrid hat”, “topless buckethat”, “crownless bucket hat”, “hat”, and “bucket hat” areinterchangeable and refer to the topless bucket hat 100, 200, 500 of thepresent invention.

Notwithstanding the forgoing, the topless bucket hat 100, 200, 500 ofthe present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration asis known in the art without affecting the overall concept of theinvention, provided that it accomplishes the above-stated objectives.One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size,configuration, and material of the topless bucket hat 100, 200, 500 asshown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that manyother sizes and shapes of the topless bucket hat 100, 200, 500 are wellwithin the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions ofthe topless bucket hat 100, 200, 500 are important design parameters foruser convenience, the topless bucket hat 100, 200, 500 can be of anysize that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits theuser's needs and/or preferences.

Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplaryembodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the presentinvention. While the embodiments described above refer to particularfeatures, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments havingdifferent combinations of features and embodiments that do not includeall of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the presentinvention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modificationsand variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with allequivalents thereof.

What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subjectmatter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivablecombination of components or methodologies for purposes of describingthe claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art mayrecognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimedsubject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter isintended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variationsthat fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in eitherthe detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to beinclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising”is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.

What is claimed is:
 1. A topless bucket hat comprising: an open toppedbucket hat comprising a circular headband section having an open upperedge and an open lower edge, wherein said upper edge is positioned abovesaid lower edge when said topless bucket hat is worn by a wearer; a brimsection circumferentially connected to said lower edge, wherein saidbrim section radially extends downward and outward from said lower edge,and further wherein said circular headband section includes an exteriorsurface and an interior surface; and a flexible cord retained aroundsaid exterior surface, wherein said flexible cord includes a cord lockfor selectively adjusting a diameter of said flexible cord.
 2. Thetopless bucket hat of claim 1, wherein said adjusting of said diameterof said flexible cord adjusts a diameter of said circular headbandsection.
 3. The topless bucket hat of claim 2, wherein said exteriorsurface includes a sleeve for retaining said flexible cord.
 4. Thetopless bucket hat of claim 3, wherein said sleeve includes at least oneopening therethrough for accessing a terminal end of said flexible cord.5. The topless bucket hat of claim 4, wherein said flexible cord is adrawstring.
 6. The topless bucket hat of claim 4, wherein said diameterof said flexible cord is adjustable from about 5.0 inches to about 9.0inches.
 7. The topless bucket hat of claim 1, wherein said cord lock isa snap loop.
 8. The topless bucket hat of claim 1, wherein said circularheadband section is elastic.
 9. A topless bucket hat comprising: an opentopped bucket hat comprising an adjustable headband section having anopen upper edge and an open lower edge, wherein said upper edge ispositioned above said lower edge when said bucket hat is worn by awearer; an adjustable brim section circumferentially connected to saidlower edge, wherein said brim section radially extends downward andoutward from said lower edge, and further wherein said circular headbandsection includes an exterior surface and an interior surface; and a hookand loop fastener for adjusting a diameter of said headband section andsaid brim section.
 10. The topless bucket hat of claim 9 furthercomprising a flexible cord retained around said exterior surface,wherein said flexible cord includes a cord lock for selectivelyadjusting a diameter of said headband section.
 11. The topless buckethat of claim 10, wherein said adjusting of said diameter of saidflexible cord adjusts a diameter of said headband section.
 12. Thetopless bucket hat of claim 11, wherein said exterior surface includes asleeve for retaining said flexible cord.
 13. The topless bucket hat ofclaim 12, wherein said sleeve includes at least one opening therethroughfor accessing a terminal end of said flexible cord.
 14. The toplessbucket hat of claim 13, wherein said flexible cord is a drawstring. 15.The topless bucket hat of claim 13, wherein said diameter of saidflexible cord is adjustable from about 5.0 inches to about 9.0 inches.16. The topless bucket hat of claim 9, wherein said cord lock is a snaploop.
 17. The topless bucket hat of claim 9, wherein said headbandsection is elastic.
 18. A topless bucket hat comprising: an open toppedbucket hat comprising an adjustable headband section having an openupper edge and an open lower edge, wherein said upper edge is positionedabove said lower edge when said bucket hat is worn by a wearer; a brimsection circumferentially connected to said lower edge, wherein saidbrim section radially extends downward and outward from said lower edge,and further wherein said circular headband section includes an exteriorsurface and an interior surface; a hook and loop fastener for adjustinga diameter of said brim section; and a drawstring retained around saidexterior surface, wherein said drawstring includes a cord lock forselectively adjusting a diameter of said headband section.
 19. Thetopless bucket hat of claim 18, wherein said exterior surface includes asleeve for retaining said flexible cord.
 20. The topless bucket hat ofclaim 19, wherein said headband section is elastic.